The average doctor spends about 15.6 hrs per week on paperwork, EHR documentation, reading clinical articles, & participating in professional associations

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Even though physicians spent a significant time completing paperwork and documentation, they should always focus on improving their operations so that their main focus is patient satisfaction and providing high-quality care.

Author: Medscape

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